Tottenham Hotspur’s Pierre-Emile Højbjerg was an unused substitute in his side’s 2-2 draw against Brentford in the first game of this season.
The midfielder is keen to leave Spurs for Atlético Madrid and they would open the door for his arrival, according to today’s Marca.
Los Rojiblancos have been trying to sign a new midfielder and the need to strengthen this position has increased after Koke’s latest injury setback.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti is the main target for Diego Simeone but the cost of the operation makes it difficult for the La Liga side to sign him. The other option is to sign the Tottenham player.
It’s said the Denmark international is ‘crazy’ for the move and ‘doing everything’ on his part to make a switch to Madrid. A transfer to Atlético will allow the 28-year-old to play in Europe, which he cannot do with Ange Postecoglou’s side this season.
Marca state the Spanish club’s offer hasn’t convinced Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy.
The two clubs share a good relationship and this has resulted in a ‘certain optimism’ of Højbjerg arriving at Atlético, likely towards the end of the window.
This would only be possible if their offer convinces Levy.
